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Frank A Wenstrom And M Esther Wenstrom Foundation

  • Williston, ND
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 1997
  • EIN: 45-0447357

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$42.9k (2025)

Expenses
$28.7k (2025)

Total Assets
$480k (2025)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2025)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$42,921
Expenses
$28,667
Net Income
$14,254
Net Assets
$479,809
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $14,275
33.3%
Sales of Assets $28,646
66.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $26,509
92.5%
Compensation of Officers* $6,167
21.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $479,809
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $479,809
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marilyn Mcginley (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
John Macmaster (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
Nancy Hoffelt (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
American State Bank Trust Co (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 19, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$50,530
Expenses
$25,386
Net Income
$25,144
Net Assets
$465,055
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $12,372
24.5%
Sales of Assets $38,158
75.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $23,466
92.4%
Compensation of Officers* $5,486
21.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $465,055
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $465,055
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marilyn Mcginley (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
John Macmaster (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
Nancy Hoffelt (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
American State Bank Trust Co (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 11, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$23,628
Expenses
$25,717
Net Income
-$2,089
Net Assets
$438,661
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $10,114
42.8%
Sales of Assets $13,514
57.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $24,206
94.1%
Compensation of Officers* $4,317
16.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $438,661
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $438,661
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Marilyn Mcginley (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
John Macmaster (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
Nancy Hoffelt (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
American State Bank Trust Co (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Feb. 15, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$33,759
Expenses
$24,467
Net Income
$9,292
Net Assets
$440,000
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $8,245
24.4%
Sales of Assets $25,514
75.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $22,418
91.6%
Compensation of Officers* $4,654
19.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $440,000
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $440,000
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
American State Bank Trust Co (Trustee) $4,654 $0
Marilyn Mcginley (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
John Macmaster (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
Nancy Hoffelt (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$30,120
Expenses
$28,634
Net Income
$1,486
Net Assets
$429,208
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $7,556
25.1%
Sales of Assets $22,564
74.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $24,601
85.9%
Compensation of Officers* $5,001
17.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $429,208
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $429,208
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
American State Bank Trust Co (Trustee) $5,001 $0
Marilyn Mcginley (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
John Macmaster (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
Nancy Hoffelt (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 17, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$83,688
Expenses
$25,583
Net Income
$58,105
Net Assets
$426,721
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $10,690
12.8%
Sales of Assets $72,998
87.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $22,214
86.8%
Compensation of Officers* $4,398
17.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $426,722
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $426,721
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
American State Bank Trust Co (Trustee) $4,398 $0
Marilyn Mcginley (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
John Macmaster (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
Nancy Hoffelt (Advisory Committee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 25, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$52,858
Expenses
$24,728
Net Income
$28,130
Net Assets
$367,117
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $13,033
24.7%
Sales of Assets $39,825
75.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $22,815
92.3%
Compensation of Officers* $4,092
16.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $367,117
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $367,117

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$17,481
Expenses
$27,596
Net Income
-$10,115
Net Assets
$364,256
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $33
0.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $11,267
64.5%
Sales of Assets $5,204
29.8%
Other Income $977
5.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $23,679
85.8%
Compensation of Officers* $3,912
14.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $364,256
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $364,256

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$9,277
Expenses
$33,693
Net Income
-$24,416
Net Assets
$373,471
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $525
5.7%
Dividends $8,735
94.2%
Sales of Assets $17
0.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $28,515
84.6%
Compensation of Officers* $4,031
12.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $373,471
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $373,471

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$12,505
Expenses
$21,219
Net Income
-$8,714
Net Assets
$397,887
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,770
14.2%
Dividends $7,237
57.9%
Sales of Assets $3,498
28.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $17,170
80.9%
Compensation of Officers* $3,900
18.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $397,887
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $397,887

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$8,812
Expenses
$23,110
Net Income
-$14,298
Net Assets
$404,601
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $4,814
54.6%
Dividends $3,812
43.3%
Sales of Assets $186
2.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $18,975
82.1%
Compensation of Officers* $3,851
16.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $404,601
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $404,601

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$10,007
Expenses
$15,008
Net Income
-$5,001
Net Assets
$418,899
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $6,486
64.8%
Dividends $3,164
31.6%
Sales of Assets $281
2.8%
Other Income $76
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $10,000
66.6%
Compensation of Officers* $3,827
25.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $418,899
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $418,899

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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